Ultimate grip

Abstract

Ultimate grip is a universal gripping device developed for the use of securing a striking implement to fingers by sliding fingers into finger element and wrapping end strap around object in a beneficial locking pattern and applying palmar side of hand onto grip and wrapped striking implement. The gripping device has a finger element which consist of flexor straps, metacarpal straps, metacarpophalangeal joint strap and an end strap used for wrapping around striking implement. The unique form of gripping device allows for flexor areas in the finger through palm side of hand to be permanently attached to striking implement by use of a securely locked end strap. Also, the unique form of gripping device allows for striking implement to fit securely in metacarpal and metacarpophalangeal joints of finger and palm providing a consistent flexible grip which is extremely important in proper handling technique of a striking implement such as a bat, club or racquet. The ability to wrap end strap in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction forming a locking pattern on striking implement will eliminate any slipping or vibration between striking implement and palmar side of hand. Once a proper grip and wrap has been performed, ultimate grip will provide user with increased athletic swinging technique, hand protection, padding, comfort, durability, hand coordination, muscle memory and superior gripping performance.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A gripping device comprising: 
 A new and original formed grip having a finger element located at front end of grip which attaches to finger with strap at the tip of finger designated flexor area and also attaching at metacarpal area with strap, securing metacarpophalangeal joint with strap covering phalanges and carpus having an end strap used to wrap around a striking implement allowing for palmar side of hand to fit securely to end strap and wrapped striking implement.    
     
     
         2 . The gripping device of  claim 1  wherein said finger element can be formed to fit a plurality of fingers.  
     
     
         3 . The finger element in gripping device incorporating a flexor strap, metacarpal strap and metacarpophalangeal strap in which the ends of the foresaid straps attach to the bottom or top of gripping device whichever is most beneficial to use and design.  
     
     
         4 . The gripping device of  claim 1  wherein said finger element can be formed to fit deformed fingers, partial fingers or nub.  
     
     
         5 . The gripping device of  claim 1  wherein said finger element and end strap can be formed to fit a prosthetic hand.  
     
     
         6 . The gripping device of  claim 1  wherein the end strap can be made to have a variety of length for wrapping and locking purposes most beneficial to design and use.  
     
     
         7 . The gripping device of  claim 1  wherein the finger element and end strap can be formed to wrap around a striking implement or an object requiring end strap to be wrapped several times around striking implement forming a locking pattern and continuing around palmar and dorsal side of hand on to wrist and forearm for additional locking support.  
     
     
         8 . The gripping device of  claim 1  wherein end strap uses a clockwise wrapping and locking pattern.  
     
     
         9 . The gripping device of  claim 1  wherein end strap uses a counterclockwise wrapping and locking pattern.  
     
     
         10 . The gripping device of  claim 1  wherein the unique form of gripping device can have a top side and bottom side being named triton secure base design.  
     
     
         11 . The gripping device of  claim 10  having a top side and bottom side allowing for any beneficial material to be placed in between top side and bottom side.  
     
     
         12 . The gripping device of  claim 1  wherein the entire gripping device can be made out leather.  
     
     
         13 . The gripping device of  claim 1  wherein the entire gripping device can be made out of elastomers, polymers and other synthetic formed foam materials.  
     
     
         14 . The gripping device of  claim 1  wherein additional gripping pads can be strategically sewn to gripping device.  
     
     
         15 . The gripping device and additional gripping pads of  claim 14  wherein said pads can be of patterned silicone material formed and molded to gripping device.  
     
     
         16 . The gripping device of  claim 1  wherein additional alignment devices can be formed and molded to device in a predetermined positioning manner best arranged on device for consistent positioning of finger or fingers on device in relation to striking implement or object being used.  
     
     
         17 . The gripping device and alignment device of said  claim 16  wherein additional alignment devices can be sewn in a predetermined positioning manner on gripping device.  
     
     
         18 . The gripping device of  claim 1  wherein a plurality of ridges can be sewn on device for vibration eliminating purposes.  
     
     
         19 . The gripping device and ridges of  claim 18  wherein ridges can be formed and molded to device for vibration eliminating purposes.